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U.S. Ambassador to Moldova Credits Pitt Education for Broad Worldview

Dereck Hogan (A&S ’95) was recently appointed U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Moldova and he says a political philosophy class at Pitt sent him on his path. Interested in foreign service? Other Pitt alumni who have served offer advice.

Researchers Use Data, Innovative County Partnerships to Tackle Opioid Overdoses

As the nation grapples with the deadly opioid crisis, Pitt’s Pennsylvania Opioid Overdose Reduction Technical Assistance Center, housed in the School of Pharmacy, is taking a fresh approach to saving lives.

Social Work Researcher Makes Connection Between Pet Ownership and Wellness

A team led by Pitt’s Mary Beth Rauktis surveyed area food banks and found that patrons with pets had fewer food security issues than those without, though some pet owners also cut down on their own meals to feed their furry friends.

Pitt Ranked Among Top Producers of Fulbright U.S. Students for 2018–19 Academic Year

This is the eighth time in nine years that Pitt has been ranked in the U.S. Student Program category. The program supplies grants for individually designed study and research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs around the world.

Pitt Again Named Best Public University in Northeast, Best Public Value in State

The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance honored Pitt with top rankings, and 2017 brought important rankings from additional national organizations.

Wrestling Dental Student Visits ‘Parts Unknown’

Britt Baker has won several wrestling championships. But this spring, she expects to claim an even bigger title: doctor of dental medicine. See her interview on "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" as the show explores eclectic corners of Pittsburgh, airing Oct. 22.

'Pitt Tonight' and Tomorrow: Emmy-nominated Student Production Makes a Lasting Mark

Jesse Irwin (A&S '17) wanted to start a late-night talk show at Pitt. With a student crew and film studies Assistant Professor Robert Clift's support, he made it happen in three months — and snagged an Emmy nod.

Accolades

February 20, 2019

Alumna Sossena Wood Featured on NBC

February 20, 2019

John Wallace Named Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare

February 20, 2019

Healthy Lifestyle Institute Leaders to Give Keynote at Professional Summit

February 20, 2019

First Joseph G. Jurcic Endowed Scholarship Awarded

February 20, 2019

Pitt Sets Record for Low Employee Injury Rate

February 13, 2019

Linda Wharton Boyd Named a Top Woman in Public Relations

February 13, 2019

Jonathan Woon Named Associate Editor of the American Journal of Political Science

February 13, 2019

Arthur S. Levine to Keynote 43rd Honors Convocation